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FIT HIT
4.7 ★★★★★ 289 Google reviews · Krav Maga school in New York, New York
High-energy gym offering self-defense classes, personal training & corporate events.
Plan your first class
- Free intro class most schools welcome newcomers with a free intro or trial class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
- Membership memberships run around $200/mo — many schools also offer a discounted first month and family plans, so ask about new-student rates
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Women's self-defense dedicated women's self-defense classes — a welcoming, no-pressure space to learn practical skills and build real confidence
- Private lessons private, one-on-one instruction available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule fithit.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (212) 213-3196
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–3 PM |
The classes they run
“I was looking for a women's self-defense class and was happy to see they offered classes all month long for free!”
“I still have a long way to go to get to the level I want to be at, but for the first time in my life I am actually looking forward to exercising and feel great after each class.”
“Furthermore I really like the mix of fitness and self-defense which helped a couple of people in my class to defend themselves in real life!”
Other martial arts here
“Training sessions are better structured than boxing classes at Equnox and a few other gyms I’ve been to in past ten years.”
“Ive taken many a kickboxing class, and this is something else.”
What students say
“I still have a long way to go to get to the level I want to be at, but for the first time in my life I am actually looking forward to exercising and feel great after each class.”
“It is a fun, interactive way to become more engaged via a robust structure of classes, nutrition advice and friendly instructors.”
“Now I feel more confident when I am walking on the streets and I feel self defense is very important to learn specially for women nowdays.”
“The group intro class was awesome, I got paired with another guy and got a great workout in, along with learning a superman punch.”
“Krav Maga academy and the 6-week challenge they offer for beginners has rejuvenated my energy, self confidence and general feeling of health.”
“Now I feel more confident when I am walking on the streets and I feel self defense is very important to learn specially for women nowdays.”
From the reviews
Being going to Fit Hit since 2021, I was 67 when I went to the free class now I'm 70 and still going. The coaches are professional and knowledgeable. Love you all.
The work out was energizing the, the drills intense, the release tactics educational but the closing speech after the class was the best part. It was inspiring and motivating.
My time with Krav Maga was amazing, it was more than a workout class. It became a community. I joined the 6 week program and had a goal to lose 6% body fat. I'm a runner so I needed to tone, that's why I was given a body fat percentage goal instead of a pound goal.
Took a 1-1 intro, group intro class and a mental resiliency training. The studio is seriously awesome, they've clearly put a lot of effort into the place. The instructor for my 1-1, Natali, was super helpful and made me feel comfortable taking my first class. The front-desk, Jane made everything very seamless.
New to Krav Maga? Start at FIT HIT
FIT HIT comes up as a beginner-friendly school, going by their listing and students’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or set foot in a self-defense class, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or athletic to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and instructors scale the intensity to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable schools build the fundamentals (stance, movement, and core self-defense techniques) over weeks, and controlled pressure-testing eases in gradually so every drill stays safe. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or Level 1 class time so your first session is alongside others who are also just starting out. Most schools are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first Krav Maga class at FIT HIT
Nervous about walking into a Krav Maga school for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling a few core techniques with a partner — controlled and at your own pace, not hard sparring. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move in — there's no uniform or special gear you need to buy to get started. What to bring: water and a mouthguard if you have one — most schools have everything else you'll need for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call what to bring. Pressure-testing eases in gradually, once your fundamentals are solid — you won't be sparring hard on day one. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and meet the instructor. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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